National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR)

News about National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Apr. 13, 2013

National Rifle Assn's sponsorship of Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway puts Nascar in center of roiling national debate on gun control. MORE

Feb. 19, 2013

Advertising column observes that Nascar changed its advertising agency from Jump Co to Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide in July 2012 to attract younger, urban fans while maintaining its traditional base. MORE

Feb. 26, 2012

Sponsorships make Nascar go around, but a tough economic climate has caused some to cut back on their commitments and others are backing off as contracts expire. MORE

Edwards, now with Joe Gibbs Racing, won for the first time since June 22 as his fuel-mileage strategy left him out front while Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin and others were forced to head to pit road late.